'If a Child' – Reflections for Society

Regrettably I do not know who wrote the following. Whoever it was has provided much for society to reflect upon in how it adddresses the challenges of reducing future re-offending, gang warfare and the wasting of many young people's lives!

'if a child lives with criticism
it learns to condemn'

'if a child lives with hostility
it learns to fight'

'if a child lives with ridicule
it learns to be shy'

'if a child lives with shame
it learns to be guilty'

'if a child lives with tolerance
it learns to be patient'

'if a child lives with encouragement
it learns confidence'

'if a child lives with praise
it learns to appreciate'

'if a child lives with fairness
it learns justice'

'if a child lives with security
it learns to have faith '

'if a child lives with approval
it learns to like itself'

'if a child lives with acceptance and friendship
it learns to find love in the world'